Tegaserod is used to treat chronic idiopathic constipation and irritable bowel syndrome with constipation. This eMedTV resource provides a detailed overview of the prescription drug, noting in particular its effects, strengths, and dosing guidelines.
Among the side effects of tegaserod listed on this eMedTV page are common side effects like headache and nausea; side effects to report to your doctor, such as bloody diarrhea or rectal bleeding; and rare side effects like hair loss and depression.
What is tegaserod used for? As this eMedTV article explains, tegaserod is used for treating chronic idiopathic constipation and irritable bowel syndrome with constipation in women. The drug also has some off-label uses, including treating IBS in men.
Tegaserod dosing for the treatment of chronic idiopathic constipation usually starts at 6 mg twice daily. This eMedTV segment also offers dosing recommendations for treating IBS with constipation in women and provides tips for taking the medicine.
As this eMedTV segment explains, drug interactions with tegaserod generally aren't severe enough to cause any problems or require changes in dosages. Among the drugs that can potentially interact with tegaserod are oral contraceptives and digoxin.
Tegaserod may cause very severe diarrhea in some people. This eMedTV page also lists other warnings and precautions with tegaserod, such as potential drug interactions and conditions to tell your doctor about before taking it (such as renal failure).
This eMedTV page warns against buying any of the fake, substandard, and potentially dangerous drugs currently sold as "generic tegaserod." An approved generic for tegaserod won't be available until at least 2013, when the patent for tegaserod expires.
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